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There are no curves in the world of 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA).
And yet, with only straight lines, the artist conjures up compositions which are at times moody, at times elegant, but always aesthetically pleasing interpretations of scenes from everyday life. Instead of limiting expression, straight lines are enabling forces, allowing the artist to reinterpret the familiar with surprising results.
It's no wonder Rokkakudō DADA is known among fans as "the sorcerer of straight lines."
With the artist's gracious permission, we have reproduced ten illustrations below:
Midnight magic
真夜中の公衆電話 Midnight phone booth
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
日暮れの交番 Koban (police substation) at dusk
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
深夜のコンビニ Late-night convenience store
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
No-curve creatures
イカ cuttlefish
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
Straight-lined sushi
シックなお寿司３ Chic Sushi 3
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
おいしい太巻き Tasty futomaki roll
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
Linear luminescence
雪林 Snowy woods
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
午後のキッチン Afternoon kitchen
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
午後の電車 Afternoon train
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
建物に沈む陽 Sun setting among buildings
Reproduced with permission from 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA)
Artist Profile
Born in 1986, lives in Tokyo. Finished graduate program at Musashino Art University, won award from work submitted at graduation exhibition. Began working as illustrator in graduate school.
Influenced by video game culture and Ukiyo-e traditional Japanese woodblock paintings, Rokkakudō DADA creates flat works using straight lines. The artist has a broad range of activities from magazine covers and insert illustrations to analog games.
Links
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